Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)

Bias Rating

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 7.5

Overview

At the story's heart is Caesar (Andy Serkis), a chimpanzee who gains human-like intelligence and emotions from an experimental drug. Raised like a child by the drug's creator, Will Rodman (James Franco) and a primatologi...

Starring Cast

James Franco • Andy Serkis • Freida Pinto

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Strong Left

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

James Franco • Andy Serkis • Freida Pinto

Where to watch

HBO Max

Prime Video

Apple TV

Detailed Bias Analysis

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Primary

Political: Strong LeftConfidence: High

The film's central thesis explicitly promotes the liberation of an oppressed group (apes) from human exploitation and unethical scientific practices, aligning with progressive critiques of systemic injustice and environmental ethics.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie features visible diversity in its human cast without explicit race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative critiques human hubris and the exploitation of animals, rather than explicitly targeting traditional identities, resulting in a subtle presence of DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The film 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is solely centered on the scientific origins and subsequent uprising of intelligent apes, thus rendering the net impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal as N/A.

FemPower: NoConfidence: High

The film does not feature any female characters, human or ape, engaging in or winning direct physical combat against one or more male opponents. Female characters are present but do not participate in such combat scenarios.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film introduces new characters and a new origin story for Caesar. No established characters from previous 'Planet of the Apes' installments or source material are portrayed with a different gender.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film introduces a new cast of human characters and focuses on the origin story of Caesar and the ape uprising. No characters from prior installments or source material were recast with a different race.